Animal Behavior Research Technician - Temporary
Job Description
Overview
Animal Behavior Research Technician (PartTime-Casual)
The Princeton Brain Project at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute is seeking a motivated, detailedoriented Animal Behavior Research Technician to support highthroughput behavioral training of rodents across multiple research groups. The facility supports experiments involving decisionmaking, executive control, working memory, optogenetics, electrophysiology, and headfixed behavioral rigs.
This is a 6month temporary position with the possibility of extension.
Please send a cover letter and resume to: Jovanna Teran-Willock, jteran@princeton.edu.
Responsibilities
Technicians work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and other staff to run behavioral training sessions and maintain smooth daily operations in a collaborative, fastpaced environment.
Schedule:
- Parttime: 20–30 hours per week
- Initial training period: 4 weeks at 40 hours/week to ensure full competency with behavioral protocols and facility workflows
- After training, technicians transition to their regular schedule
- Assigned shift: Sunday and Monday, 10hour shifts
- Shifts may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays depending on facility needs
- Some scheduling flexibility is available
- There may be opportunities for additional hours during periods of increased experimental activity or operational demand
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Highly organized, reliable, punctual, and attentive to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced research environment
- Prior experience with rodents or laboratory work is helpful but not required; training will be provided
Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
0.00
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
No
Probationary Period
N/A
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Drivers License Required
No
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Salary Range
$15.92 Minimum Hourly Rate
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Details
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Company Princeton University
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Address 08544 Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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